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MAY 2025
The big event of May happens when Saturn leaves Pisces and enters Aries on May 24. Saturn has been in Pisces since March 2023. He asked those who have planets in Pisces to downsize all areas of life. There were many endings and losses. Once in Aries, he puts limits on your new plans but helps you put them in a form that will endure. The last time he entered Aries was in April of 1996. Think back to what started then and how you felt about that energy. Saturn will re-enter Pisces from September 2 to February 15, 2026, giving you another chance to finish up what needs to be left behind.
Pluto turns retrograde on May 4. This ends the window of opportunity given by all the planets in direct motion.
May 1 – Moon in Cancer. It is a fertile day for this ancient holiday that celebrates fertility. Plant as much as you can, and then put in more. This Moon is productive and guarantees abundant yields. Bring flowers and greenery into your home to honor the peak of Spring, today is the halfway point between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. Think about how you want to grow your life.
May 2 – Moon in Cancer. Venus and Neptune meet in Aries for the first time. She urges him to get a bit wild and crazy. They tell you to jump in and do something you’ve never done. Do your weekend planting today under this fertile Moon to ensure abundance. Experiment with a new recipe so you can cook something exotic for your family.
May 3 – Moon in Leo. Today’s creative energy helps you to escape any containers that your emotions have built from fear of the unknown. Be like Captain Kirk and boldly go where no one has gone before. Unleash your pioneering spirit. Look for romance if you are single, kindle the flame of passion if you have a partner. Listen to your heart.
May 4 – Moon in Leo. Pluto turns retrograde, which is always a powerful and explosive time. Stay away from potentially dangerous situations. Chill out and have fun in a quiet way – take the time to draw, paint, write poetry, and play music. Play with your kids or your nieces and nephews.
May 5 – Moon in Leo/Virgo. It’s time to create imaginative scenarios for a more exciting life. Look forward instead of back when you make choices. Nothing in life is static so you need to be able to let go and embrace change. Write applications and proposals. It’s a lucky day to send them in. Don’t stress out about making things tidy.
May 6 – Moon in Virgo. Listen to what you say and look for inner meanings. Each slip of the tongue is a message from your unconscious. It’s a day to cultivate and destroy weeds and pests in the garden, including the pesky thoughts that invade your peace of mind. Make a romantic gesture that describes your personality. Move your relationship forward another notch.
May 7 – Moon in Virgo. It’s a good day to work. You can plan, organize, sort files, and put things in order. Expect people to interrupt and distract you so give each job a bit more time to complete it. It’s not a planting day, but is a day to appreciate the wonder of the natural world. You will find unexpected joy in working late into the night.
May 8 – Moon in Libra. Venus rules the day. Honor her by being loving and appreciative of the gifts she bestows with art and beauty. Share meals with friends to foster communication. Have a conversation with your partner to maintain balance in the relationship. Your dreams and visions may have changed so tell the other one what you really want.
May 9 – Moon in Libra. Meet with the professionals who can help you with your legal issues; it’s a great day for mediation and negotiation. Buy art at an auction, in person or online. You’ll be able to get the price you want to pay. Get out to enjoy the social atmosphere. You can be alone later but today you need people. Bring gifts of flowers to distribute in the hospital.
May 10 – Moon in Libra/Scorpio. Mercury changes into his elegant velvet clothes and enters Taurus. It’s now easier to gather your thoughts and speak them in a slow and calm manner. Delay planting until the latter part of the day when you need to be alone. Do some deep contemplation on the big themes in your life and what you want to change.
May 11 – Moon in Scorpio. Put aside any feelings of discontent or anger if you get together with family to celebrate your mother. Make the day joyful for her. Take her out to a garden and for a special meal. Honor Mother Earth by planting seeds that nourish her. Listen to the meanings underneath the words people say. Your gut tells you more than your ear.
May 12 – Moon in Scorpio. Today’s full Moon is the Wesak festival which honors Buddha. Meditate on his teachings, still your emotions, and feel the stillness of inner peace. Accept that everything changes and all things are impermanent. You see the earthy reality and how it is challenged by these concepts. Chill out watching or reading a murder mystery.
May 13 – Moon in Sagittarius. Follow the need to be free and pursue your visions. Don’t get stuck in a situation where you have no way of leaving. Sing the song “Don’t fence me in” as a motto for the day. You need to wander with your body and your mind to investigate and invent new options. Read or listen to something new that you want to learn.
May 14 – Moon in Sagittarius. Let your inner athlete out to play. Find friendly competition and try to beat your personal best. Sing your heartsong as you race through the day. Take a class that shows you how to be more creative. Make travel plans to go somewhere you’ve never been, where you will learn cooking, hiking, philosophy, or a language.
May 15 – Moon in Sagittarius. You have one more day to play before you need to buckle down and get back to work. Wait until tonight to do any essential work. The energy is fluid and your daydreams mix with reality as you imagine riding a unicorn down the street. Be friendly and on the lookout for a new friend who shares your dreams.
May 16 – Moon in Capricorn. It won’t be hard to concentrate and it is easy to finish the week’s work that you left in the inbox. Your focus returns and you see what’s next rather than what could be. Make a schedule for the next six weeks for all that you want to get done – house repair, doctor’s appointments, landscaping, and visits to friends and family.
May 17 – Moon in Capricorn. The Sun and Uranus have their annual meeting. Expect surprises and unusual occurrences. Your plans will take a sudden turn so don’t be disappointed. It’s an earthy day to plant root vegetables such as beets, carrots, and turnips, as well as ornamental trees and shrubs. It will feel good to get your hands in the dirt.
May 18 – Moon in Aquarius. Put time and energy into your writing, speaking, and artistic projects. Let yourself go without caring what people will think. Color outside the lines. Dismiss your inner censor. You can edit later if you think you went too far out. Treat your mind to avant-garde theater or videos. Expand your mind in some way.
May 19 – Moon in Aquarius. Today is the last full day of Taurus, the month of nature’s beauty and common sense. It’s not a planting day so just think of your ideal garden, and of gardens that you imagine bringing benefit to people. Your mind is racing with odd thoughts. Take time to figure out how to bring them into form. You’ll be solid and steady today.
May 20 – Moon in Pisces. The Sun enters Gemini at 2:55 pm EDT. Relax into the flow of the day with its converging currents that are shifting from earth to air. It’s a good day to find innovative solutions to ongoing problems. Work by yourself since people are stubborn and opinionated today. You can’t convince anyone to see it your way.
May 21 – Moon in Pisces. It’s hard to move in a straight line as many distractions call out to you. You’ll have a better day if you abandon your plans and schedule to follow the interesting side paths you see. Allow yourself to drift. It’s a fine day to plant, especially berry bushes and fruit trees. Play with a creative project tonight. Meditate in the moonlight.
May 22 – Moon in Pisces/Aries. The Sun teases Neptune to express himself in his new fiery language. The theme of the day is to be yourself and not think about how others may react. Experiment with ways to change how you present yourself like changing photos and profile text on social media. Buy some red clothes. Plant in the first part of the day.
May 23 – Moon in Aries. Be patient and hold back from rushing into new projects. Channel your energy towards creative expression of what you love to do. Give yourself permission to be self-centered and self-absorbed for a great part of the day. You will learn what choice to make in the future by examining what lights your fire. It’s a great night for romance.
May 24 – Moon in Aries/Taurus. Saturn enters Aries at 11:35 pm EDT. This event colors the aura of the day. Expect surprises as you bring things to a close. Make a symbolic gesture such as giving old clothes away, buying a new journal, and throwing your old emotions into water. The Sun and Pluto are joyful and playful when they overpower your mind with exciting thoughts, concepts, and opinions.
May 25 – Moon in Taurus. Mercury enters Gemini. He and Saturn help you write out new goals. Mercury spills out the thoughts and Saturn organizes them into 30-year, 5-year, and 6 month plans. Catch up with your planting on this fertile day. Get your feet on the ground and your hands in the earth to tether your mind to reality. It’s the dark of the Moon, enjoy it.
May 26 – Moon in Taurus/Gemini. The Moon is happy playing with the planets in Aries and making this a day of fun conversations and exciting activities. You’ll be bouncing from thing to thing, person to person, following the distractions that come along. Write down your best thoughts. The new Moon occurs late tonight and revs up your nervous system so it may be hard to fall asleep.
May 27 – Moon in Gemini. Start working on your book, journal article, podcast, or video. You get a green light to move on with what you’ve been thinking about doing. Send in applications, grant proposals, and your plans for putting ideas into form. You will communicate well and will show how creative and original you are. It’s a great night to join a trivia contest.
May 28 – Moon in Gemini/Cancer. Use your mind to its fullest during the first part of the day. You’ll be amazed at how much you will write and say. The energy shifts from left to right brain as the day moves on. It’s time to plant seeds, nurture your seedlings, and fertilize new growth. Put your focus on your garden as this is a prime planting day.
May 29 – Moon in Cancer. You need to do the weekend gardening today and do what you would have done today over the weekend so you can take advantage of this window of fertility. Mercury meets up with the Sun and they flood your brain with new ideas. Decide which unfinished projects you can toss away to make space and time for exciting new ones.
May 30 – Moon in Cancer/Leo. All the things you struggled with in the morning lighten up as the day goes on. Your mood lifts and you feel optimistic about finding new ways to relieve pressure. Look at your responsibilities from another angle to figure out how to deal with them, or if you need to. Say the words that will deepen your relationship.
May 31 – Moon in Leo. Give your inner child the attention it craves. Find joy in doing what your heart wants you to do. Stop fretting and stay in the moment. Go to an amusement park, a water slide, or to the theater to watch a matinee. It’s not a good weekend to plant. Go to the nursery and find fun objects to put in the garden. Create a romantic evening.